Alvarez Out Again, Astros Struggle | Houston Astros News

Yordan Alvarez is sidelined for a second straight game with a sore ankle, forcing the Astros to manage without their MVP-caliber slugger as they face the AL’s top team. The star hitter, who leads MLB in OPS and is chasing the Triple Crown, tweaked his ankle while running bases in Philly and still feels discomfort—especially during powerful swings that require ankle rotation. Manager Joe Espada confirmed light work and cage hitting haven’t eased the pain, leaving fans wondering if Alvarez can return Sunday against the Rays. With Alvarez out, the Astros’ offense takes a major hit as they wrap up this crucial series. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f269c7741a7af86